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- F. RAUSCHER OVERSHOE Filed Nov. 12 1921 INVENTOR @GWK w ATTORNEY Patented Sept. ll, i923.

U TE D S FREDERICK RAUSCHER, OF WEST NEW BRIGHTON, NEW YORK.

OVERSHOE.

Application filed November 12, 1921. Serial N0.'514,679.

To all whom it may concern.

Be it known that I, FRED RAUSCIIE-R, a citizen of the United States, residing at West New Brighton, in the county of Richmond and State of New York, have invented new and useful Improvements in ()vershoes, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to over shoes and has for its primary object the provision of a weather proof device of this character which can be'folded to assume a relatively compact package when not in use'so that it can be conveniently'carried in the pocket of the user or in a hand bag, purse or the like.

Another object of the invention resides in the provision of a device of this character which respectively possesses elasticity of traction and fiexure which will permit the same to adapt itself to the form of the foot and establish an absolute water tight connection between the ordinary shoe and the device.

A still further object of the invention is to provide a device of this character which will be strong, light and durable and of a design that can be manufactured at small cost.

With the above and other objects in view which will appear as the nature of the invention is better understood, the same consists in the improved construction and novel arrangements of parts which will hereinafter be fully described and particularly pointed out in the claim.

In the accompanying drawin has been illustrated, apreferred and modi ed form of the invention,.it being, however, understood that no limitations are necessarilfi made to the precise structural details t erein exhibited, but that changes, alterations and modifications within the scope of the claim may be resorted to when desired.

Figure 1, isa perspective view of the de- V106.

Figure 2, is a vertical section portion of same.

Figure 3, is a side view of a slightly modified form of the invention, with parts in section.

While I have referred to the invention as an overshoe, its form and construction is such that minor modifications can be made therein so as to extend its use into the manufacture of leggings, spats and the like.

In Figures 1 and 2, I have shown an over through a comparatively small package.

shoe provided with an upper portion 5, which is formed of rubber so that it can-be stretched and contracted, the normal tendency oi the material being such that the said upper will snugly adapt itself to the form of the shoe over which it is placed. The said upper is provided with an attenuated extension (3. adapted to extend above the top of an ordinary shoe over which the invention is placed and as shown, this extension is provided with an elastic rin like reinforcement 7, which is adapted to e contracted by its inherent actionand snugly brought to bear against the portion of the leg directlv above the top of the shoe over which the evice is placed. The said upper part 5 of the structure is provided at its sole or base portion with bottom portions 8 and as illustrated, this sole portion of the upper part is vulcanized or otherwise suitably secured to a sole and heel member 9.

This sole and heel member is formed of elastic material, preferably rubber and the same is capable of being flexed so that it can be readily slipped into place over an ordinary shoe and at thesamc time adapt itself to the customary movements of the foot. This sole and heel member is provided with transverse ribs or wear surfaces 10 which are suitably placed apart so that suction pockets are produced therebetwecn and at points directly beneath the bottom portions 8. This permits the user to take better purchase against slippery surfaces and to a material extent, prevents accidental slippin on ie or slip avements.

The fiole arid heel i ier hloer 9 is formed of a suitable composition whose components give to the member the desired flexibility to permit same to be rolled or folded into a The upper part 5, of the device is formed of a rubber composition whose components provide for said upper part being folded into a small space against the solo member 9.

11 over shoe constructed in this manner is simple, strong, durable, light of weight, and aside from functioning to provide a storm-proof cover over an ordinary shoe, it provides a device that can be conveniently carried in the pocket or in a suitable rcce tacle where it can be readily had when its use is desired.

In the form of the invention shown in Figure 3, the upper part 5 is open at 11 in line with the heel. This form of the device is adapted for use in connection withladies foot wear and by providing the opening 11, the same accommodates itselfto the customary high heel 12, herein shown. The forward sole portion 13 of the structure is substantially the same as that shown and described in Figures 1 and 2. The opening 11 has its wall bounded by a circular reinforcing ring 14, which is elastic and. capable of contracting itself so as to snugly embrace the shoe at the juncture of the heel with the adjacent part of the shoe. The attenuated extension 15 is provided with an elastic ring 16 which conforms with the ring 7, hereinbefore referred to.

While I have herein fully shown and described andhave pointed out in the appended claim, certain novel features of construction, arrangement and operation which 2 characterize my invention, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various ommissions, substitutions and changes in the forms, proportions, sizes, of the materials used, and of their operation, may be made without departing from the spirit of my invention,

What is claimed as new is A device of the class described comprising a structure embodying a contractible upper part adapted to embrace an ordinary shoe, said part provided with a contractible extension having an elastic ring at its free edge, a sole and heel member secured to said upper part and provided with transversally exposed from the spaces between said ribs.

In testimony whereof I have aifixed my signature.

FREDERICK RAUSCHER.

extending spaced ribs, and bottom portions 35 

